The first wedding dress I tried on!

My mother and father will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary this coming year. As a tribute to their marriage they are going on romantic vacation and getting their vows renewed. My mom wants to wear the head piece she originally wore her wedding day at their vow renewal. So, this past weekend when she came to visit and brought her wedding box with her, which has not been open since marrying my dad. As soon as she came into the door we opened the box because we were just so excited to finally see it! We joked about how it might not even be in there after all these years and when we opened the box we were so giddy. I really wanted to try it on because it was apart of such a special moment in my parents lives. My parents are the perfect example of what I wish and hope to have one day. I grew up with the most supportive loving family. They saw me through my hardest times and my most proudest moments. They always had faith in one another and have traveled across the world to take chances on opportunities. They are so humble and the most caring people I know. They don't take life for granted and there are so many things that Matt and I can continue to learn from them. Trying on this dress was such an honor. Trying on this dress represented the commitment and vows I will make to Matthew soon, the same ones my parents made to one another. It was a great start to kick off our planning of our wedding (so much to do)!

Now I can forever say the first wedding dress I tried on was my mom's!